Sr. Test Lead Resume
John Creek, AtlantA
SUMMARY
- A self - motivated and organized professional wif10+ years of experience in Software Testing Industry wif strong hold on Leading, Managing People and Projects.
- Domain Experience: BFSI, Payment-Global Pay+, Retail e-commerce, HR, CRM, Insurance
- Experience in leading testing team, meet agreed deadlines and work to defined testing methodologies like Agile, Waterfall & V-model.
- Review and analyze the project requirements.
- Plan and organize tanoledge transferto the Software Test Engineers and self.
- Plan, organize and lead the testing kick-off meeting.
- Design the requiredTest Strategyin line wif the scope and organization standards.
- Create the software Test Plan, get it reviewed and approved/ signed-off by the relevant stakeholders.
- Experience in estimation of testing efforts in coordination of test schedules (size, skills, attitude and schedule).
- Create the test schedule (tasks, dependencies and assigned team members).
- Delegating the work to the team members on a priority basis and based on the skill set.
- Ramping up the team’s noledge base if the team member is new to the product or process by providing appropriate trainings.
- Interacting wif clients for system study, requirements gathering and analysis.
- Evaluateand identify the required Test Automation and Test Management tools.
- Review the test cases and test data generated by the Software Test Engineers and get them to address the review comments.
- Expertise in Manual, Automation, Sanity, Functional, Regression, Usability, GUI, Browser Compatibility, UAT, Integration, System, Exploratory and Database Testing, ETL Testing, Mobile Testing using Emulators (for Ecommerce website).
- Experience working on FlexPLM 10 built on Windchill Architecture.
- Experience in testing e-Commerce website built on OracleATGWebCommerce platform
- Experience in analyzing changes and identifying areas of the application for regression test.
- Reviewdefect/reports and assign valid defects to the relevant developer/ development manager using HP Quality Centre, Jira and follow the defect life cycle.
- Experience in preparing and reporting Daily, Weekly and Monthly Reports as per standards and processes.
- Scheduling Triage meetings wif the Onshore and Offshore teams.
- Lead the Automation Testing team for Confidential ’s Payments.
- Strong experience in identifying candidates for automation and detailing out the steps for automation to the team.
- Took the Business Analyst role for few clients.
- Member of Testing CoE.
- Good Knowledge on process modeling tools like MS Visio, Advanced MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
- Quick learning attitude, excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills and a strong testing aptitude.
- Focus on quality & drive for excellence.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Testing Skills: Manual Testing-Functional Testing, System Testing, Regression Testing, Sanity Testing, Database Testing
Test & Project Management tools: HPQC (9.2), JIRA (6.1.4), Confluence (5.4.1), Selenium 2.53.0, TestNG, Eclipse Helios SR1 3.6.1, LoadRunner
Defect Tracking tools: HPQC, JIRA, CitiGroup TeamTrack, Intellect Solve(iSolve), Microsoft TFS (Team Foundation Server)
Operating Systems: Windows 8, Windows 10, XP, Linux
Databases: Gdb, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Edit plus, API (REST Client 3.3.1), TortoiseSVN 1.8.7
Languages: C, SQL
Other Tools: SQL Server, Oracle 9i, 10g, Microsoft Office, ERP, JDA (Warehouse Management System), POS System, FLexPLM
Methodologies: SDLC-Waterfall, V-Model, Agile-Scrum
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Confidential, John Creek, Atlanta
Sr. Test Lead
Environment: Selenium Web Driver, TestNG, SoapUI, Jira, Jenkins, Version One, Confluence, JAVA, Advanced Rest Client, XML, DB2, and Web server, Agile, SAP ERP, Microsoft TFS
Responsibilities:
- Worked closely wif SMEs, and identify, analyze the core requirements and key features of the ongoing project.
- Devise the test objectives, organizational test policies, test strategies and test plans in collaboration wif the other stakeholders at the onset of the Project.
- Experience working on Microsoft TFS (Team Foundation Server) for Project Management, Tracking Work items, Version Control, Test Case Management & Reporting
- Requirements gathering and use case creation by usingAgile Methodologies.
- Knowledge Transfer to team members for business requirements from client.
- Actively participated in scrum, Iteration planning, Retrospective, review meetings.
- Worked in anAgileenvironment, wif an ability to accommodate and test the newly proposed changes at any point of time during the release.
- Do Peer Reviews of test cases written by team and execute the Regression suite for Release before going into production.
- Lead, guide and monitor the analysis, design, implementation and execution of the test cases, test procedures and test suites.
- Involved inBlack box, functional, integration, regressionandSystem testing.
- As test execution comes near, make sure the test environment is put into place before test execution and managed during test execution.
- Schedule the tests for execution and tan monitor, measure, control and report on the test progress, the product.
- Tested the functionality of applications using Selenium Web Driver & automated application forRegression testing.
- PerformedRestAPI testingusingREST ClientandSoapUI.
- Actively participated in training sessions, UAT and closely worked wif BA’s and SME.
- Actively involved inProduction deploymentreleasemeetingsto test production builds.
- Conducting Daily, weekly Defect triage meeting wif offshore and onsite teams to discuss the issues and concerns of the modules.
- Sending Daily/Weekly Status updates.
Confidential
Test Lead
Environment: Java, Windows 9, 10 & XP, iSolve, Gdb, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Edit plus, Selenium 2.53.0, TestNG, Eclipse Helios SR1 3.6.1, Oracle Forms and Pro C based application testing on UNIX platform
Responsibilities:
- Involved in the planning, monitoring, and control of the testing activities and tasks.
- Devise the test objectives, organizational test policies, test strategies and test plans in collaboration wif the other stakeholders at the onset of the Project.
- Estimate the testing to be done and negotiate wif management to acquire the necessary resources.
- Lead, guide and monitor the analysis, design, implementation and execution of the test cases, test procedures and test suites.
- Ensure proper configuration management of the test-ware produced and traceability of the tests to the test basis.
- As test execution comes near, make sure the test environment is put into place before test execution and managed during test execution.
- Schedule the tests for execution and tan monitor, measure, control and report on the test progress, the product quality status and the test results, adapting the test plan and compensating as needed to adjust to evolving conditions.
- Following the Agile-Scrum process.
- Actively participated in Daily scrum meetings, Grooming and Retrospective sessions.
- Responsible for Sanity testing release wise and Regression testing at end of the complete Release.
- Tested applications in different types of browsers (cross-browser testing) and versions, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome to simulate production environment
- Actively Interacted wif cross functional teams and involved in end to end testing Coverage scenarios
- Responsible in preparation of Traceability matrix for every release
- If the timelines are impacted, modified the test plan appropriately in terms of scope.
- Conducting Daily, weekly Defect triage meeting wif offshore and onsite teams to discuss the issues and concerns of the modules.
- During test execution and as the project winds down, they write summary reports on test status (DSR, WSR).
- Involved in preparing the Test Summary Report.
- Leading the Selenium Automation team for Confidential ’s Payments.
- Identified candidates for automation and detailed out the steps for automation to the team.
- Member of Testing CoE team actively participated in the Process improvements and Project Delivery.
- Ensured dat the testing organization has clearly defined roles for each member of the team and a well-defined career path.
- Clearly communicated the situation to the testing team and project management.
- Keep clear lines of communication wif development and project management.
- Member of the interview panel for the Testing CoE.
- Responsible for training and mentoring of new team members.
Confidential
Sr. QA Analyst
Environment: Java, Windows 9, 10 & Xp, HPQC (9.2)- ALM, JIRA (6.1.4), Confluence (5.4.1), Gdb, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Edit plus, SOAP UI, API (REST Client 3.3.1), Postman
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for testing GPFS, GPFI, CCT module from onshore team.
- Responsible for creation of Daily status report for team meeting wif manager.
- Responsible for Test planning activities like requirement analysis, Test Bed setup, test designing, HLS and LLS scripting.
- Responsible for Walkthrough sessions to BA & taking sign off from BA for the HLS & LLS.
- Confluence page creation for HLS & LLS.
- Responsible for writing TC in HPQC (ALM), test scripts QC upload, Requirement creation and Mapping in QC, execution in QC (functional and explorative testing), E2E testing which includes CCT.
- Performed Web Services testing. Validated request and response in XML formats for RESTFUL Web service Calls for API using Postman tool for Chrome browser.
- Responsible for maintaining test cases in Jira, raising defects, retesting and closure of defects.
- Responsible for Sanity testing release wise and Regression testing at end of the complete Release.
- Conducting Daily, weekly Defect triage meeting wif offshore and onsite teams to discuss the issues and concerns of the modules.
- Responsible for Closure activities like - all defects closure, Requirement Traceability in QC (ALM), PPT creation for demo to support team.
- Tested applications in different types of browsers (cross-browser testing) and versions, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome to simulate production environment.
- Actively interacted wif cross functional teams and involved in end to end testing Coverage scenarios.
- Responsible in preparation of Traceability matrix for every release.
- Involved in preparing the Test Summary Report.
Confidential
Consultant
Environment: Java, Windows 9, 10 & XP, HPQC (9.2)-ALM, JIRA (6.1.4), Confluence (5.4.1), Gdb, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Edit plus, Selenium, Loadrunner 10.0, FlexPLM-Windchill Architecture, ATG Web Commerce
Responsibilities:
- Review Business Requirement Document.
- Prepare Test Case scenarios
- Creating Test Cases using HPQC.
- Executing test cases in HPQC during System & regression testing.
- Defect logging in QC/JIRA, retesting and closure of defects in QC-ALM.
- Writing User Stories in Jira based on the new requirement for each Sprint.
- Writing testcases for each user stories in Jira, getting it reviewed and approved by the Manager.
- Responsible for Sanity testing release wise and Regression testing at end of the complete Release
- Backend processing of online orders through Sales Centre, DOM (Distributed Order Management) & WMS (Wearhouse Management System) application during E2E testing.
- Conducted ETL or Data warehouse testing which included the New Data Warehouse Testing, Migration Testing, change Request & Report Testing.
- Experience on working on FlexPLM 10, which is built on Proven Windchill Architecture which supported different business processes like Merchandise Planning, Creative Design, Materials Development and Management, Product sourcing, Costing, Product Specifications Management, Quality Management.
- Tested e-Commerce website built on OracleATGWebCommerce platform (theATGplatform) using Business Control Center (BCC) User Accounts & OracleATG WebCommerce Service Center(CSC).
- Performed Mobile & Tablet testing using Mobile Phone Emulators. Tested the e-commerce website for a variety of mobile phones including iPhone, HTC, LG, Blackberry & Samsung like website navigation, selecting an item, adding it to cart, modifying the shopping cart, Checkout process including payment and completing the order.
- Worked onSQLqueries to verify data integrity and validate updated data for the Test cases in different modules of theapplication.
- Responsible for identifying and performing Regression testing on base product for every release.
- Tested applications in different types of browsers (cross-browser testing) and versions, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome to simulate production environment
- Actively Interacted wif cross functional teams and involved in end to end testing Coverage scenarios
- Responsible in preparation of Traceability matrix for every release
- On-call support to onshore team members during Performance Testing.
- Assigning task to team members and getting it done from them.
- Conducting Daily, weekly Defect triage meeting wif offshore and onsite teams to discuss the issues and concerns of the modules.
- Sending daily status mails to the onshore team members.
- Giving Daily Status updates on call to onshore team members.
- Sending Team’s Weekly Status Report (WSR) to the client.
- Sending Team’s timecards to the Client Manager.
- Received OTACE 5 for 3 consecutive years.
Confidential
Associate Consultant
Environment: PowerBuilder, Windows 9, 10 & Xp, Gdb, Toad, PL/SQL Developer, Edit plus, ISolve
Responsibilities:
- Creation of Test Cases and use case scenarios based on the Approach Document, Business Scenarios and the Unit Test Cases and validating the same from Project Manager.
- Uploading the testcases in QC.
- Executing the Test Cases using Manual Testing. Updating QC wif the test results and evidences.
- Bug Reporting in Isolve (Defect Tracking Tool) and getting the bugs resolved from the Support Team.
- Updating QC the defect status, whether it’s Pass or Fail.
- Back-end PLSQL database testing.
- Reporting of Defects in Team Track and getting it resolved by the development team.
- Tested applications in different types of browsers (cross-browser testing) and versions, such as Internet Explorer, Firefox, Google Chrome to simulate production environment
- Actively Interacted wif cross functional teams and involved in end to end testing Coverage scenarios
- Responsible in preparation of Traceability matrix for every release
- QC Certification of the issues raised by the client.
- Well versed wif SWIFT messages.